Diagnostic Test

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OTHER RELATED DTCS
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Were there any fuel system or air handling sensor DTCs present?
  
  Yes
  - If this DTC is present along with any fuel system or air handling system sensor DTCs, repair those DTCs before proceeding.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
  No
  - Go To 2.
CHECK THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSORS
1. Turn the ignition off for 10 minutes to allow the Exhaust Temperature Sensors to stabilize.
2. Turn the ignition on, engine not running.
3. With the scan tool check the temperature values of the Exhaust Temperature Sensors.
  Are the Exhaust Temperature Sensors reading within 43°F of each other?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3.
  No
  - Replace the Exhaust Temperature Sensor that is out of range as compared to the others. Refer to SENSOR, Exhaust Temperature , Removal .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
CHECK THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE
1. Perform the CHECKING ENGINE MISFIRE / RUNS ROUGH / PERFORMANCE TEST diagnostic procedure. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing , 6.7L .
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the appropriate repair.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
  No
  - Go To 4.
CHECK FOR THE DOC/DPF CATALYST DAMAGED
1. Separate the exhaust and inspect the DOC/DPF Catalyst for internal damage or signs of face plugging.
  Was any internal damage found in the DOC/DPF Catalyst?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the DOC/DPF Catalyst in accordance with the service information. Refer to CATALYST, Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) , Removal .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
  No
  - Replace the DOC/DPF Catalyst inlet temperature sensor.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .